Glacial Movements is pleased to present Polar Code, the debut album by Italian multidisciplinary artist Lia Bosch, which is also the first work by a woman to be released in Glacial Movements' almost 20 years of activity. Polar Code is a project where narrative, visuals, and music blend into an immersive and conceptual experience. Bosch personally oversaw every aspect of the creation: she composed the album, conceived the narrative, and crafted the accompanying visuals, creating a multi-dimensional work that encourages deep reflection on existential and social themes.
Polar Code unfolds through a story set in an abandoned alien base in Antarctica, a remote and mysterious location where ancient human experiments once took place. The protagonist, a researcher sent by a secret government agency, is tasked with investigating unusual activity detected in the region. Upon arrival, he encounters a desolate, eerie landscape filled with darkness and secrets, where every corner hides traces of a vanished alien presence that still feels ominously close. As the researcher explores the facility, he comes across the symbol of infinity, a glowing, pulsating portal that seems to be the key to understanding the connection between all life forms in the universe. This symbol becomes the focal point of the narrative, conveying a profound message about interconnection: every human action, every choice, has repercussions that extend beyond time and space. The researcher is thus plunged into a deep existential reflection on his own existence and humanity's role in a vast, intricate cosmos. The symbol of infinity, laden with meaning, is not merely a scientific discovery but an ethical and philosophical call. It embodies a profound truth: no matter how separate or superior humans may believe themselves to be, they are an integral part of a universal, interconnected system. The information contained within the symbol offers humanity a chance for redemption and salvation, but it....... more